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BJ51 VUV

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,585 mi
Last recorded20,585 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 VUV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 20,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 18,610 miles

Exhaust system corroding front to rear

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 18,610 miles

Exhaust system corroding front to rear

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 18,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 17,827 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 17,827 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 17,448 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 16,430 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 14,684 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 13,673 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 12,232 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 11,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre age cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 11,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2013 11,107 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 10,898 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 10,625 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 10,245 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 9,807 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 9,222 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 8,532 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 7,502 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 6,754 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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BJ51 VUV is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,040 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ51 VUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ51 VUV registered?

BJ51 VUV is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is BJ51 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ51 VUV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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